Pre-Workout Drink Mix

Barcode 5050028271284

Yes — Pre-Workout Drink Mix is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple industrial additives including malic acid, flavoring, natural flavoring, sucralose, citric acid, sorbitol, black pepper extract, and anti-caking agents, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

citrulline malate
OK

beta alanine
OK

beetroot extract
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

anti-caking agents
OK

silicon dioxide
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
UPF

flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart aroma or taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

magnesium carbonate
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

taurine
UPF

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

korean ginseng extract
OK

l-carnitine tartrate
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
OK

hydrochloride (vitamin b6)
OK

cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12)

Common questions about Pre-Workout Drink Mix

Is Pre-Workout Drink Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Pre-Workout Drink Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple industrial additives including malic acid, flavoring, natural flavoring, sucralose, citric acid, sorbitol, black pepper extract, and anti-caking agents, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Pre-Workout Drink Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Pre-Workout Drink Mix as ultra-processed markers: flavoring, natural flavoring, flavoring, sucralose, sorbitol, black pepper extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.